Varicose veins are a frequently occurring condition with up to 40% of women and 25% of men likely to suffer from symptoms such as fatigue, pain and swelling of the lower limbs. Soft tissue breakdown leading to ulceration can result if left untreated.
Treatment can take the form of varicose vein surgery, or a new laser treatment for varicose veins, laser ablation, which includes techniques such as EVLT (Endovenous Laser Treatment) and ELVeS (Endolaser Vein System). These new techniques mean that suitable patients can be treated as outpatients, under local anaesthetic in around one hour.
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Featured clinics and providers
Private Healthcare UK features the following providers of varicose vein treatment and surgery. You can also search for vascular surgeons in our online database.
Spire Healthcare
Spire Healthcare hospitals (previously known as BUPA hospitals), with over 25 years of experience, provide the highest standards of varicose vein treatment and surgery at their 25 hospitals located throughout the UK.
Sweeney Chaloner Surgical Chambers
The Sweeney Chaloner Surgical Chambers combine the expertise of two of London's leading vascular surgeons, Aaron Sweeney and Eddie Chaloner who offers both the traditional approaches to varicose vein surgery, and newer, less invasive methods of treatment such as Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT).
London Bridge Hospital
Dedicated and highly trained staff at every level ensure that patients with varicose vein problems receive the best possible treatment, making your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
The British Varicose Vein Centre
The British Varicose Vein Centre, based at the Hospital of St Johns and St Elizabeth in central London provides a nationwide network of vascular specialists dedicated exclusively for the diagnosis and treatment of varicose and thread veins under local anaesthetic in the out-patient environment.
The London Clinic
Under the supervision of Dr Jocelyn Brookes, the London Clinic offers a pioneering, new technique for the treatment of varicose veins. The EndoLaser Vein System (ELVeS) is a new laser ablation treatment for varicose veins which does not require surgery.
Get a quote for treatment
If you would like a quote for varicose vein treatment, we will forward your enquiry to a maximum of three private hospitals in your area.
What does it cost?
Varicose vein surgery on both legs will cost in the region of £2,100 to £3,000 inclusive of private hospital charges and consultant’s fees.
Laser ablation treatment will cost in the region of £2,000 to £2,500 one/two legs inclusive of private hospital charges and consultant fees.
It is essential that the condition of a patient’s veins is properly evaluated before a final quotation is given by any hospital, doctor or surgeon.
Find a varicose vein treatment specialist
We maintain a database of around 2,500 consultants and specialists in private practice across the UK. You can search by specialty (such as breast surgery) or postcode.